NH officials offer tips to keep bears away

Wednesday

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire officials are warning homeowners and campers to take precautions to avoid attracting bears.

The warning comes just before the Fourth of July holiday which officials say is the start of the month when the greatest number of bear-human conflicts occur.

Andrew Timmins, N.H. Fish and Game's Bear Project Leader, says homeowners and campers can prevent attracting bears by bringing in bird feeders and pet bowls; keeping barbeque grills clean and stored in a garage; and keeping all food and coolers in a vehicle with the windows rolled up if camping with a car.

He says preventive actions will avoid the chances of bears forming nuisance behavior, becoming used to human foods, damaging property. He says they also are essential to maintaining the state's bear population.

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